(2)Abductees seek early settlement to abduction issue

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - Kaoru Hasuike, one of Japanese abductees to North Korea, speaks to reporters at the Kashiwazaki municipal office on Sept. 16. Prior to the first anniversary of the summit meeting of Koizumi and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, Hsuike, said, ''I knew beforehand the planned visit by the premier.''

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